Oakland, CA – The Oakland Police Department is requesting assistance from the media and the public in locating missing person Mr. Robert Ware.
Mr. Ware is a male African American, 76 years old, 6’2”, 160 pounds, brown hair, and brown eyes. Unknown clothing.
He was last reported seen on Wednesday, October 1, 2014, in the 5400 block of Foothill Boulevard. more »

Oakland, CA — Today, September 22, 2014, the Oakland Police Department accepted 20 new police recruits, a welcome addition to the Department that increases current staffing to 684. When the 170th Academy graduates on October 31, 2014, the Department will have over 700 officers. We continue our efforts to grow the Police Department and increase public safety in the City of Oakland. more »

Oakland, CA — The Oakland Police Department will be conducting a specialized Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 in an effort to lower the number of motorcycle-related deaths and injuries and increase public awareness. more »

Oakland, CA – Friday, September 26, 2014 (11:59 PM) is the deadline to apply for the 173rd Oakland Police Recruit Academy to pursue a career as an Oakland Police Officer.
The ideal candidate has an education and experience demonstrating personal motivation, cares about others, can deal effectively and fairly with residents and co-workers, can identify problems and resolve them quickly while under pressure, and wants to work in a fast-paced, urban environment. more »

Oakland, CA — The Oakland Police Department will be conducting a specialized Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 in an effort to lower the number of motorcycle-related deaths and injuries and increase public awareness. Officers will be on duty patrolling areas frequented by motorcyclists and where motorcycle crashes have occurred in the past. more »

Oakland, CA – Oakland Police Department homicide investigator Sergeant Robert Rosin and family members of homicide victim Desiree Davis, 17, who was murdered five years ago today, will be available to discuss the ongoing investigation. more »

Oakland, CA – Labor Day weekend is coming up. For many Americans, that means an extra day off, backyard and beach barbecues, visiting friends and family, and the unofficial end of the summer season. Unfortunately, it also means a sharp increase in drunk-driving-related fatalities. Now through Labor Day, September 1, Oakland Police Department will be aggressively targeting drunk and drugged drivers as part of a nationwide effort to end impaired driving and save lives. more »

Oakland, CA — The Oakland Police Department will be conducting a specialized Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation on Friday, August 22, 2014 in an effort to lower the number of motorcycle-related deaths and injuries and increase public awareness. Officers will be on duty patrolling areas frequented by motorcyclists and where motorcycle crashes have occurred in the past. more »

Oakland, CA – Last night a group of demonstrators marched through the streets of Oakland. The Oakland Police Department maintained visibility while facilitating the march and providing traffic control for the planned demonstration. A majority of the crowd was committed to nonviolence. more »